The Edge September/October 2025

THE NALP EXPERIENCE

Secure Your Spot in NALP’s Executive Leadership Program By Jill Odom

SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THE NALP Executive Leadership Program, in partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. This exclusive leadership program held in Charlottesville, Virginia, features three intensive days of interactive case studies, collaborative discussions and expert instruction on Jan. 12-15, 2026. This event includes sessions that cover how to evaluate financial performance and understand employee motivation. Participants will master core leadership principles and learn how to lead with strategic vision and purpose. Study alongside your peers as you delve beyond surface-level concepts. The instructors employ the Socratic method to help participants think through the why behind their beliefs. “They are masters at unpackaging complex information in a way that’s easy

to understand,” says Skyler Westergard, learning and development manager with LandCare, who participated in last year’s cohort. “At this event, it was not a lecture; it was interactive, so they were really good at pulling people in.” Attendees can discuss ideas with one another and test out their viability before impacting their teams. “It creates this really great sandbox and safe space for us to talk about and develop real leadership skills and abilities, but in an area where the costs actually are objectively less than trying to learn on the job in the company,” says Sean Martin, Donald and Lauren Morel Associate Professor of Business Adminis tration at UVA Darden School of Business. “There’s a tremendous value proposition.” This five-star-rated program is ideal for both industry veterans and rising stars in your organization. Register today to secure your spot! TE

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Navigate the Future with Exclusive Insights and Connections at Leaders Forum

By Jill Odom

IF YOU WANT TO GO INTO NEXT YEAR’S SPRING SEASON RIGHT, YOU don’t want to miss the insights gained by attending Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire, hosted in Santa Barbara, California, on Feb. 4-7, 2026.

real-world experiences, spark new ideas, and walk away with fresh perspectives. Attendees will have the opportunity to spend time networking with fellow advocates during the annual NALP-PAC event. There will also be several open after noons for impactful conversations to un fold over oceanfront cocktails, intimate dinners, and fireside discussions. Leaders Forum will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. This resort is tucked onto 78 acres overlooking the Pacific and provides an opportunity for you to escape to the tranquility of two beaches, three infinity edge pools, and a 42,000-square-foot spa. This exclusive event is for NALP members only. TE

Leaders Forum is an executive-level conference that mixes structured and unstructured networking time. Some of the education will include an update on government relations and ITR Economics’ outlook for 2026 and early 2027. The in sights provided can help you anticipate and navigate the complex economic landscape that lies ahead. With this knowledge, you can antici pate economic shifts and make informed decisions about capital expenditures and resource allocation. Additionally, Gabe Adams with UVA Darden School of Business, will present on how leaders can manage employee voice during meetings as well as how to manage team dynamics. There will also be a hot topics roundtable discussion session where attendees will exchange

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